Death on the Dockside: A Small Town Kayak Cozy Mystery with Dog (Lakeside Mysteries Book 3)
By Maisy Marple
When the Annual Pinehaven Cove Boat Show brings excitement and tourists to Lake Evergreen, Vivian “Viv” Harrington is busy with her thriving “Ripple Effect” kayak touring business. But the festive atmosphere turns deadly after renowned boat craftsman and celebrity judge Harold Winters is found electrocuted on his luxury cabin cruiser. With her keen observational skills and faithful chocolate Labrador, Scout, at her side, Viv notices inconsistencies that suggest this “accident” was actually murder disguised to look like an equipment malfunction.
Sheriff Morgan Patterson reluctantly brings Viv into the investigation when it becomes clear that several boat show participants had motives to eliminate Harold. The victim was notorious for his harsh critiques and had recently threatened to expose counterfeit craftsmanship among some of the local boat builders. As Viv investigates, she uncovers a complex web of deception involving stolen designs, fraudulent certification, and decades-old grievances that run deeper than Lake Evergreen itself. When a violent storm strands Viv with the suspects at an abandoned boathouse on the rarely visited northern shore, she’ll need all her meteorological knowledge and Scout’s keen senses to navigate these dangerous waters.
Return to picturesque Pinehaven Cove in this third installment of the charming cozy mystery series featuring former meteorologist Viv Harrington and her water-loving canine companion. With a unique lakeside setting, authentic wooden boat lore, and a touch of romance developing between Viv and Morgan, “Death on the Dockside” delivers the perfect blend of small-town charm and clever mystery. Readers will delight in following Viv and Scout as they paddle through clues, red herrings, and surprising revelations to discover who turned a celebration of classic craftsmanship into a deadly showcase of human deception.
When the Annual Pinehaven Cove Boat Show brings excitement and tourists to Lake Evergreen, Vivian “Viv” Harrington is busy with her thriving “Ripple Effect” kayak touring business. But the festive atmosphere turns deadly after renowned boat craftsman and celebrity judge Harold Winters is found electrocuted on his luxury cabin cruiser. With her keen observational skills and faithful chocolate Labrador, Scout, at her side, Viv notices inconsistencies that suggest this “accident” was actually murder disguised to look like an equipment malfunction.
Sheriff Morgan Patterson reluctantly brings Viv into the investigation when it becomes clear that several boat show participants had motives to eliminate Harold. The victim was notorious for his harsh critiques and had recently threatened to expose counterfeit craftsmanship among some of the local boat builders. As Viv investigates, she uncovers a complex web of deception involving stolen designs, fraudulent certification, and decades-old grievances that run deeper than Lake Evergreen itself. When a violent storm strands Viv with the suspects at an abandoned boathouse on the rarely visited northern shore, she’ll need all her meteorological knowledge and Scout’s keen senses to navigate these dangerous waters.
Return to picturesque Pinehaven Cove in this third installment of the charming cozy mystery series featuring former meteorologist Viv Harrington and her water-loving canine companion. With a unique lakeside setting, authentic wooden boat lore, and a touch of romance developing between Viv and Morgan, “Death on the Dockside” delivers the perfect blend of small-town charm and clever mystery. Readers will delight in following Viv and Scout as they paddle through clues, red herrings, and surprising revelations to discover who turned a celebration of classic craftsmanship into a deadly showcase of human deception.